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Sociology and
Family Studies
Steve Wages, Chair
ACU Box 27890
Abilene, Texas 79699-7890
Hardin Administration Building, Room 120
Phone: 325-674-2306
Fax: 325-674-6524
Email: wagess@acu.edu
Web: www.acu.edu/soci.html
Faculty
Sherry Baisden, Instructor
Jennifer Dillman, Instructor
Charlie D. Pruett, Associate Professor
Steven Wages, Associate Professor
Majors: Family Studies (BS)
Sociology (BS)
Sociology-Criminal Justice (BS)
Minors: Family Studies
Sociology
Sociology-Criminal Justice
The Department of Sociology and Family Studies offers the Bachelor
of Science degrees in family studies, sociology, and sociology with an
emphasis in criminal justice. A minor in sociology, criminal justice or
family studies may be added to other majors. The department also
offers courses in anthropology and a certificate program in
gerontology (see the Gerontology Program section of this catalog
(page 146)).
A Master of Science degree in gerontology is available. A certificate
program in gerontology is also available. See the Graduate School
section of this catalog (page 152).
Introduction
The Department of Sociology and Family Studies builds upon the
University's mission to educate students for Christian service and
leadership by equipping students to address contemporary family and
social issues in a variety of community settings. Within this focus,
students may choose family studies, criminal justice, or sociology as a
major concentration.
The department is committed to attaining high standards in education
while offering personal guidance to students regarding their life
choices. Every faculty member holds or is actively pursuing a terminal
degree in a related academic or professional field. Sociology and
Family Studies faculty members have academic degrees and
professional experience in such areas as community services, marriage
and family therapy, gerontology, research, administration, crime and
delinquency, family life education, ministry, group leadership,
business consulting, family violence, and health care services.
Study Abroad Expectations
All students are encouraged to participate in ACU's Study Abroad
program. Classes offered at Study Abroad sites vary depending on the
site. Academic advisors can assist students in planning ahead for their
Study Abroad experience and should be consulted during the freshman
year.
Family Studies
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Family Studies is designed to
equip students to serve the needs of children and families in a variety
of community settings. For those with a strong desire to help improve
people's lives, the program equips students to provide social services
and educational programs designed to improve the functioning of1 96
children and their families, to help strengthen family relationships, and
to solve personal and family problems. Taught from a Christian
perspective, the program prepares students for a variety of careers
serving children and families such as: social service providers, family
service workers, child life specialists, child and adult protective
services, youth services and programs, child development center
directors, and family life educators. The Family Studies Degree Core
examines ten content or subject areas prescribed by the National
Council on Family Relations (NCFR). Students use recommended
electives to build a specific area of study or concentration based on
their professional interests such as child life, marriage and family,
counseling, child and family ministry, gerontology, etc. Upon
graduation students will have completed the course content necessary
to take the NCFR Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) examination
if desired. Majors in Family Studies should be people-oriented,
sensitive to the concerns of children and families, effective in
communication and listening skills, and strong in potential for
leadership and management.
Bachelor of Science Degree (BS)
Admission Requirements
Before being admitted to this program, a student must satisfy the
requirements listed in the ACT/SAT Placement Information section of
this catalog (page 18).
FAMILY STUDIES (BS)
UNIVERSITY CORE
Bible
BIBL 101 Life and Teachings of Jesus .................................... 3
BIBL 102 Acts-Revelation ............................................ ....... 3
BIBL 211 Message of the Old Testament .................................. 3
BIBL 212 Christianity in Culture ....................................... 3
Advanced Bible ........................... .......................... 3
English
ENGL 111 Composition and Rhetoric .................................... 3
Sophomore Literature .......................... ........................ 3
Speech
COMS 111 Fundamentals of Communication ........................... 3
History
HIST 100-299 ........................................................................ 3
Science
Choose from (must include two different fields): biology,
chemistry, geology, physics, AENV 130, ANSC 111,
ANSC 235, ENVR 112, NUTR 120 ..................................... 6
Mathematics
MATH 120, MATH 123, MATW 120/020, or higher
(except MATH 147) ........................................ 3
Exercise Science
EXSC 100 + 3 activities ............................... 4
University Seminar
UNIV 100 ..................................... ... .. ................. 1
TOTAL UNIVERSITY CORE ........................................ 41
BS DEGRE CORE
English
Composition: ENGL 112 or ENGL 326 or
Sophomore Literature .....:........................ .............. ........ 3
Social Sciences/Humanities
SOCI 111 Introduction to Sociology .................................... . 3
PSYC 120 Introduction to Psychology ................................... 3
3 hours from ANTH. ECON. GEOG, HIST, PHIL, POLS ........... 3
BS DEGREE CORE
Fine Arts
Choose one: ART 101, 221, 222, MUSM 230, MUSM 231,
MUSM 232, MUSM 233, THEA 220 or THEA 250 ............ 3
TOTAL BS CORE ..................................... ......................... 15
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